the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to be needed; to be wanted